US Bridges

Mishawaka Ave over Merrifield Park Trail

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.33 E of Cedar ST · Structure no. 7100137

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,463
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mishawaka Ave over Merrifield Park Trail is a concrete culvert carrying Mishawaka Ave over Merrifield Park Trail in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,463 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,107 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMishawaka Ave
CrossesMerrifield Park Trail
Location00.33 E of Cedar ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.66636, -86.16669
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,463 (2019)
Projected traffic9,107 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mishawaka Ave over Merrifield Park Trail built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mishawaka Ave over Merrifield Park Trail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Mishawaka Ave over Merrifield Park Trail carry?

About 7,463 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mishawaka Ave over Merrifield Park Trail?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Mishawaka Ave over Merrifield Park Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.